WED PM Update: WILL files lawsuit challenging Evers’ use of partial veto authority

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty today announced it is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn four of Gov. Tony Evers’ partial vetoes in the budget, accusing him of using his veto pen to “turn lawmaking into a competing game of Scrabble.” The suit, filed on behalf of three taxpayers, says the moves… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me    

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Milwaukee 2020: Host committee announces senior staff for diversity & intentional inclusion

For More Information: news@milwaukee2020.com Host Committee Also Announces Initial Process for Vendors & Suppliers MILWAUKEE—The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee today announced new senior staff for diversity and intentional inclusion: Lafayette Crump, Vice President of Diversity, Vendor Accountability, and Growth, and Jim Milner, Chief Diversity and Intentional Inclusion Advisor. Additionally, the Host Committee outlined the initial process to ensure that the more than $200 million economic impact is shared with significant community and minority support, to levels never seen before. “We are proud that this will be a convention in and with Milwaukee. And we will go further—extending beyond downtown and

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WisPolitics Midday – July 31, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: A conservative group is asking the WI Supreme Court to take up a challenge of Gov Evers’ partial veto authority. WI Atty Gen Josh Kaul signs on a letter asking Congress to study chemical contamination of drinking water. WI Dem party hires two regional organizing directors.

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Protect Our Care: Senate Democrats’ resolution would end Trump administration’s push to expand junk plans that discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Senate Democrats led by Senator Mark Warner (VA) held a press conference announcing the introduction of a resolution to invalidate the Trump administration’s “State Relief and Empowerment Guidance,” which allows states to push harmful junk plans and ignore protections for people with pre-existing conditions put in place by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In response, Protect Our Care chair Leslie Dach issued the following statement: “The contrast couldn’t be clearer: Senate Democrats are focused on saving vital protections for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions by reversing President Trump’s harmful promotion

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins Congressional resolution to save pre-existing condition protections from harmful Trump Administration rule pushing junk insurance plans

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Senate and House Democratic colleagues, led by Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Representative Annie Kuster (D-NH), in unveiling a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would roll back the 1332 waiver rule, another Trump Administration effort to sabotage Americans’ health care and another attack on the 130 million Americans who rely on the critical pre-existing condition protections the administration is trying to eliminate. The rule, if left in place, would allow states to greenlight substandard, junk insurance plans that don’t fully protect people with pre-existing conditions, don’t cover

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Dane County: Accepting applications for Partners in Equity Grant Program

July 31, 2019 Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 The Partners in Equity Grants (PIE) – Addressing Systematic Racial Inequities Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that community-based organizations can now apply for the Partners in Equity Grant. The Partners in Equity (PIE) Grant Program supports Dane County-based community groups that propose to use funding to address systemic racial inequities. “The Partners in Equity Grant Program is one of many ways Dane County works to achieve equity in our growing community,” said Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. “By working together to addressed shared challenges, we can better ensure opportunity for all

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Wisconsin Department of Justice: AG Kaul announces new data from the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today new data detailing Wisconsin’s progress in ending the backlog of sexual assault kits, including information on survivor notification. “No survivor should be denied justice because a sexual assault kit wasn’t tested or because of a failure to follow up on testing results,” said Attorney General Kaul. “The Department of Justice is continuing to review cases to identify those in which further investigation or prosecution may be appropriate.” “We also must continue working to increase the number of jurisdictions that have a sexual assault response team. Multi-disciplinary teams of law enforcement, prosecutors,

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Rep. Shankland: Governor Evers leads on preventing nitrate contamination

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland July 31, 2019 Office: (608) 267-9649 WATERTOWN – Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) joined Governor Tony Evers, as well as Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary-designee Preston Cole and Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff in Watertown for the announcement of new state efforts to address nitrate contamination. These efforts will include rulemaking by DNR through NR 151 to reduce nitrate contamination in the areas of Wisconsin that are most at risk. In response, Rep. Shankland issued the following statement: “I’ve always believed that actions speak louder than words. Governor

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Clean Wisconsin: Drug take back boxes gain support from Gov. Evers

Contact: Amber Meyer Smith, Vice President of Programs & Government Relations, (608) 251-7020 ext. 16 or asmith@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (920) 539-1772 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Drop boxes around city help protect drinking water from medical waste MILWAUKEE — Clean Wisconsin joined Governor Tony Evers and Take Back My Meds Milwaukee to promote responsible pharmaceutical disposal at a press conference Wednesday announcing a new drug drop box at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. “When unused drugs are thrown in the trash or flushed down the toilet they end up in Lake Michigan, the source of Milwaukee’s drinking water,” said Amber Meyer

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Gov. Evers’ announcement on nitrate pollution is a commitment to protecting our health

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org WATERTOWN – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to address nitrates in ground and surface water, his second action this week aimed at fixing the state’s water quality crisis. Nitrates in groundwater are due largely to agricultural activity and are linked to negative health effects including cancer, birth defects, even infant death. It is estimated nearly 100,000 homes in Wisconsin have wells contaminated with nitrates. Executive Director Kerry Schumann said this

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: In win for the Great Lakes region, successfully secures authorization for additional great lakes ice breaker

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully secured authorization for an additional Coast Guard icebreaker for the Great Lakes in the fiscal year 2020 Coast Guard Reauthorization legislation that passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee today with strong bipartisan support. The legislation will now head to the full Senate for a vote. “In the Great Lakes, inadequate icebreaking capacity is costing us thousands of American jobs and millions in U.S. revenue,” said Senator Baldwin. “We need to take action with an additional Coast Guard icebreaker to protect our Great Lakes and keep our Made in

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Foxconn: Announces construction awards exceeding $15 million, issues new invitations to bid

Media Contact: media@foxconn.com Foxconn issues new awards to nine subcontractors located throughout Wisconsin, subcontractor awards totaling $175 million issued to date Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) and its construction manager, Gilbane | Exyte, today announced another round of bid awards to nine subcontractors located throughout Wisconsin for ongoing work at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park. The combined total contract value for this bid package exceeds $15 million. The total value of all subcontractor awards to date is more than $175 million. Prime subcontractors who have been awarded contracts and will commence work on Bid Release 3c

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Department of Natural Resources: Warns of hunting and fishing license scam

CONTACT: Kimberly Currie, DNR director of customer and outreach services, 608-267-7799 or Kimberly.currie@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to beware of online hunting and fishing license scams leaving purchasers with an empty hook and wallet. Sample Caption and Alt Text – – Photo credit: iStockphoto Misleading websites are preying on hunters and anglers. – Photo credit: iStockphoto The DNR is aware of at least two websites appearing to offer fishing or hunting licenses. After paying a fee, consumers only receive information on how to apply for a hunting or fishing license. These

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Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee: Committee President to speak at Waukesha County Business Alliance event

news@milwaukee2020.com MILWAUKEE—On Wednesday, July 31, Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee president Liz Gilbert will deliver remarks at a Waukesha County Business Alliance Event entitled “Prepping for 2020: Connecting with the DNC.” The event, which will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will also feature a panel discussion with Marty Brooks, president and CEO of Wisconsin Center District, Kristine Hillmer, president and CEO of Wisconsin Restaurant Associates, and Nancy Justman, president and CEO of Visit Brookfield. The convention is poised to make an economic impact of hundreds of millions of dollars on not only Milwaukee but the entire state of Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee 2020: Host committee announces senior staff for diversity & intentional inclusion

For More Information: news@milwaukee2020.com Host Committee Also Announces Initial Process for Vendors & Suppliers MILWAUKEE—The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee today announced new senior staff for diversity and intentional inclusion: Lafayette Crump, Vice President of Diversity, Vendor Accountability, and Growth, and Jim Milner, Chief Diversity and Intentional Inclusion Advisor. Additionally, the

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WisPolitics Midday – July 31, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: A conservative group is asking the WI Supreme Court to take up a challenge of Gov Evers’ partial veto authority. WI Atty Gen Josh Kaul signs on a letter asking Congress to study chemical contamination of drinking water. WI Dem

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Protect Our Care: Senate Democrats’ resolution would end Trump administration’s push to expand junk plans that discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Senate Democrats led by Senator Mark Warner (VA) held a press conference announcing the introduction of a resolution to invalidate the Trump administration’s “State Relief and Empowerment Guidance,” which allows states to push harmful junk plans and ignore protections for people

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins Congressional resolution to save pre-existing condition protections from harmful Trump Administration rule pushing junk insurance plans

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Senate and House Democratic colleagues, led by Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Representative Annie Kuster (D-NH), in unveiling a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would roll back the 1332 waiver rule, another Trump Administration effort to sabotage

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Dane County: Accepting applications for Partners in Equity Grant Program

July 31, 2019 Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 The Partners in Equity Grants (PIE) – Addressing Systematic Racial Inequities Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that community-based organizations can now apply for the Partners in Equity Grant. The Partners in Equity (PIE) Grant Program supports Dane County-based community groups that

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Rep. Shankland: Governor Evers leads on preventing nitrate contamination

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland July 31, 2019 Office: (608) 267-9649 WATERTOWN – Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) joined Governor Tony Evers, as well as Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary-designee Preston Cole and Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff in Watertown for the announcement

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Clean Wisconsin: Drug take back boxes gain support from Gov. Evers

Contact: Amber Meyer Smith, Vice President of Programs & Government Relations, (608) 251-7020 ext. 16 or asmith@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (920) 539-1772 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Drop boxes around city help protect drinking water from medical waste MILWAUKEE — Clean Wisconsin joined Governor Tony Evers and Take Back My Meds Milwaukee

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Gov. Evers’ announcement on nitrate pollution is a commitment to protecting our health

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org WATERTOWN – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to address nitrates in ground and surface water, his second action this week

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: In win for the Great Lakes region, successfully secures authorization for additional great lakes ice breaker

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully secured authorization for an additional Coast Guard icebreaker for the Great Lakes in the fiscal year 2020 Coast Guard Reauthorization legislation that passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee today with strong bipartisan support. The legislation will now head

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Foxconn: Announces construction awards exceeding $15 million, issues new invitations to bid

Media Contact: media@foxconn.com Foxconn issues new awards to nine subcontractors located throughout Wisconsin, subcontractor awards totaling $175 million issued to date Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) and its construction manager, Gilbane | Exyte, today announced another round of bid awards to nine subcontractors located throughout Wisconsin for ongoing

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Department of Natural Resources: Warns of hunting and fishing license scam

CONTACT: Kimberly Currie, DNR director of customer and outreach services, 608-267-7799 or Kimberly.currie@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to beware of online hunting and fishing license scams leaving purchasers with an empty hook and wallet. Sample Caption and Alt Text – –

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